News & Announcements
Daily School Absence Report
The UGDSB is reporting daily on school absence rates, allowing us to monitor absenteeism rates and transparently share this information with the public. To view the dashboard, click here.
UGDSB and PIC to host virtual parent engagement events in the new year
The Upper Grand District School Board and Parent Involvement Committee are hosting virtual events for parents/guardians throughout the remainder of the school year.
Resource: Mental Health and COVID-19 for Caregivers
The uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 and the sense of added responsibility can be stressful. Please see this parent resource for coping strategies to deal with the stress and uncertainty.
Public Health officials instruct schools to continue online learning until Jan. 24, 2021
Public health officials have instructed all schools within our region to continue online learning until at least Jan. 24, 2021.
#UGUmbrella – This January we are looking at self-compassion
It’s safe to say that we can often be our own worst critic and because of this, this January we are looking at self-compassion. Self-compassion is the care we offer ourselves when we make mistakes, embarrass ourselves, or come short of a goal we were hoping to achieve. It’s about being kind to yourself even when things don’t go as planned. Learn more about self-compassion on the UGDSB website.
UGDSB Kindergarten registration runs January 5-22, 2021
Registration for new UGDSB Junior Kindergarten (JK) and Senior Kindergarten (SK) students for September 2021 will take place between January 5-22, 2021.
UPDATE: Information about inappropriate emails
The following is an update on addressing the mass distribution of inappropriate emails from New Year’s Eve.